I transferred here my freshmen year. I had no clue what I wanted to do, and kind of blew it my freshman year. But during my time at Paul I got more involved in the college. I found mentorship all around me, and I started to shift gears dramatically. I went from someone with no work ethic or desire, to a person who’s always striving for more. I got more interested in accounting, specifically in a position at the Big 4. This summer, I completed an internship at EY that ended with an offer of a full-time position. That was huge for me. It was basically me achieving a goal that I had set for myself a few years back. Now I’ve chosen to complete my master’s in accounting before I begin my job. My master's will give me a competitive edge: I’ll have access to all this intellectual capital that my future colleagues might not have. I’m just glad that I’ll be able to enter the workforce with not only a lot of knowledge, but a strong work ethic. Omar is currently working on his MSA. He recently accepted an offer from EY in which he will begin his position next year.
